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Where automated decisions went wrong

Incidents gathered from public reporting around the world. Each one links to the articles it came from. None of it is a finding that anyone broke the law.

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260 incidents closest to “NVIDIA DRIVE AV” · matched on meaning · public reporting

WF-YH3S8G20 Sep 2026

A Waymo Drove Into a Denver Farmers Market. Colorado Police Had No Mechanism to Ticket It. - Gadget Review

A driverless Waymo entered a Denver farmers market past barricades and a stop sign, disrupting vendors and staff.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LZRMCV13 Jun 2024

Tesla in self-drive mode crashes into Fullerton police car

A Tesla operating in self-drive mode crashed into a parked Fullerton police car while the officer was outside directing traffic at a fatal crash scene. The officer jumped out of the way and was not injured, but the patrol vehicle sustained major damage. The driver admitted to using a cellphone at the time. It is unclear if the driver will be cited.

AI system involved
Tesla Full Self-Driving (Supervised)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-Y2VM2314 Sep 2026

Waymo Robotaxi Blocks Fire Truck Responding To Austin Hotel Alarm - AOL.com

An empty Waymo robotaxi blocked and delayed a fire truck responding to an Austin hotel alarm.

Company involved
Waymo
AI system involved
Waymo robotaxi

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-LVTWSJ6 Jul 2025

Buena Vista Crash Killed 82-Year-Old — Tesla Records Show Driver-Assist Was On - Hoodline

The Tesla driver-assist system ran a stop sign and struck a Honda Civic, killing its driver, Stephen Field.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

Lawsuit says Tesla Autopilot missed a curve before a fatal Model X crash

The Autopilot system missed a curve, causing a fatal crash for the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

NHTSA investigation PE25012: Traffic safety violations while Full Self Driving ("FSD") is engaged

The system made driving decisions that violated traffic safety laws, affecting other road users.

Company involved
Tesla, Inc.
AI system involved
Full Self Driving (FSD)

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-6F8F0E27 Nov 2023

Tesla Full Self-Driving involved in fatal pedestrian crash in Arizona

In November 2023, a Tesla Model Y with Full Self-Driving engaged struck and killed 71-year-old Johna Story on Interstate 17 in Arizona. The system failed to brake due to sun glare, according to footage obtained by Bloomberg. The victim's family has sued Tesla and the driver. NHTSA is investigating whether the system poses an unacceptable safety risk.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

7 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-SH1YQXArabic

Waymo Self-Driving Taxis Proactively Report to Police After Discovering Passenger Hiding a Gun

قامت سيارات الأجرة ذاتية القيادة من شركة Waymo بإبلاغ الشرطة بشكل استباقي بعد اكتشافها أن أحد الركاب كان يخفي مسدساً.…

A Waymo self-driving taxi in San Francisco detected two teenage passengers carrying an unidentified AR-15 rifle loaded with ammunition. The vehicle automatically stopped and alerted police, leading to the arrest of the two teenagers. Waymo stated that its system can identify violations of its terms of service, including carrying weapons, and will proactively notify police.

Company involved
Waymo

1 source article · read the reporting →

Hackers Extract Encryption Keys from Flock Surveillance Cameras, Revealing Person Detection Alongside Vehicle Tracking - finance.biggo.com

The system detected and recorded images of vehicles and people, affecting individuals in public spaces.

Company involved
Flock Safety
AI system involved
Flock Safety ALPR cameras

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-XMO8SI28 Aug 2026ZH-CN

Woman Blindly Trusts Driver Assistance, Rear-Ends Lane-Changing Bus on Highway

女子轻信辅助驾驶放任不管 高速上直接追尾变道大巴车 - 驱动之家

On August 28, on the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, a woman driving an SUV with driver assistance engaged rear-ended a bus that suddenly changed lanes. She assumed the system would brake automatically and took no action. The bus driver was found at fault for the lane change, but police warned against over-reliance on driver assistance.

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-4XJW4F30 Sep 2026Portuguese

Investigation probes autopilot failure after fatal Tesla accident in the United States

Investigação apura falha no piloto automático após acidente fatal com Tesla nos Estados Unidos - dfmobilidade.com.br

A fatal crash involving a Tesla Model 3 occurred at an intersection in Buena Vista Township, New Jersey. Authorities are investigating a possible failure of the Autopilot system and whether it was active at the time, adding to scrutiny of Tesla's driver-assistance technology.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

Sibuxiang Genuine + Genuine Sibuxiang: Tesla Autopilot in Another Accident, Owner Says System Failed to Recognize Construction Barriers, Causing Rear-End…

四不像正版+正版四不像特斯拉自动驾驶再出事故,车主称系统未识别施工路障致追尾 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla owner reported that the vehicle's Autopilot system did not detect construction barriers, leading to a rear-end collision. The incident was reported by Pchome.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-TDFPG43 Mar 2024

Ford BlueCruise crash in Philadelphia kills two, injures one

On March 3, 2024, a Ford Mustang Mach-E operating in hands-free partial automation mode (BlueCruise) collided with stationary vehicles in a work zone on I-95 in Philadelphia. The system recorded a speed of 72.4 mph with no braking or steering before impact. The drivers of the two stationary vehicles died, and the Ford driver was injured. The NTSB determined the probable cause to be driver impairment and distraction due to overreliance on automation, as well as Ford's inadequate integration of speed management with the automation system.

Company involved
Ford Motor Company
AI system involved
BlueCruise

9 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GX69JO5 May 2021

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Multi-event collision with truck on highway

The Tesla Model 3, with Autopilot possibly engaged, struck an overturned semi-truck and a pedestrian, killing the driver and injuring the pedestrian.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-02CWA618 May 2022

Tesla Model 3 crash, 1 killed, Autopilot verified: Tesla hits pedestrian

Tesla Model 3 struck a pedestrian on the highway

AI system involved
Tesla Model 3

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla Lawsuit Claims Autopilot Accelerated So Violently the Tires Burst - Autoblog

The vehicle accelerated violently, causing the tires to burst, affecting the driver.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-BH561Z25 Sep 2026German

First Accident Before Test Phase: Robotaxis Launch in Furttal

Erster Unfall, bevor die Testphase beginnt: Robotaxis starten im Furttal - nzz.ch

Switzerland's first self-driving taxi service launched in the Furttal region near Zurich, but three days before the start a test vehicle had a minor accident in Dänikon, damaging a ground plate and two tires. The pilot project, called Iamo, aims to complement public transport, with a safety driver on board during the test phase.

Company involved
Swiss Transit Lab

1 source article · read the reporting →

Tesla's New Autopilot Crashes, Driver's Hands Off Wheel Entire Time

so米体育app下载特斯拉新款自动驾驶出事故,车主全程双手离方向盘 - Pchome电脑之家

A Tesla vehicle with the new autopilot system was involved in an accident. The driver kept both hands off the steering wheel throughout the incident. The news was reported by Pchome.

Company involved
Tesla

1 source article · read the reporting →

WF-T5U1K11 Oct 2025

NHTSA investigates Tesla's 'Mad Max' driving mode

Tesla introduced a 'Mad Max' mode for its Full Self-Driving system that speeds and weaves through traffic. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking information from the company after multiple reports of Teslas running stop signs and crossing into oncoming traffic. A lawyer who won a wrongful death lawsuit against Tesla alleges the company deliberately programmes cars to exceed speed limits and drive aggressively. The investigation is ongoing.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving (FSD) 'Mad Max' mode

5 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-GRAE2Y1 Feb 2022

Tesla fires employee for posting critical FSD Beta video on YouTube

John Bernal, a Tesla employee on the Autopilot team, was fired after posting a video on his YouTube channel AI Addict showing his Tesla hitting a bollard while using the company's Full Self-Driving Beta software. Tesla managers told him his channel was a conflict of interest and had previously asked him not to post negative content. After his dismissal, his access to the FSD Beta was revoked. Bernal says he still cares about vehicle safety and intends to continue his channel.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving Beta

3 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-KHOONZ28 Aug 2021

Tesla on Autopilot hits Florida Highway Patrol cruiser in Orlando

A Tesla using its partially automated Autopilot system struck a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on an interstate near Orlando on August 28, 2021. The trooper had activated emergency lights and was assisting a disabled vehicle. The Tesla driver and the driver of the disabled vehicle suffered minor injuries; the trooper was unhurt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration had previously opened an investigation into Tesla's Autopilot after similar collisions with emergency vehicles.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-PM2UAK1 Apr 2018

Tesla Autopilot fatally strikes motorcyclist in Japan, lawsuit alleges

In April 2018, a Tesla Model X in Autopilot mode struck a group of parked motorcyclists in Kanagawa, Japan, killing one. The driver had dozed off, and the lawsuit alleges that multiple Autopilot sensors failed, causing the car to accelerate into the group. The victim's family is suing Tesla in California, claiming the system was defective and that Tesla ignored safety recommendations.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Autopilot

4 source articles · read the reporting →

Tesla Employee Dies in Full Self-Driving Crash in Colorado Mountains

Hans von Ohain, a Tesla recruiter, died when his Model 3 crashed into a tree and caught fire while using Tesla's Full Self-Driving feature on a mountain road in Colorado. His widow, Nora Bass, criticised Tesla for lack of response, saying they were treated like 'guinea pigs'. Investigators noted that Ohain's blood alcohol was over three times the legal limit, but the crash did not show typical signs of drunk driving, suggesting the driver-assistance feature was active. Tesla has not commented on the incident.

Company involved
Tesla
AI system involved
Full Self-Driving

10 source articles · read the reporting →

WF-TJN7PL11 Dec 2021

Paris taxi company G7 suspends Tesla Model 3 after fatal crash

A Paris taxi company, G7, suspended Tesla Model 3 cars from its fleet after an off-duty driver's car was involved in a collision that killed one person and injured 20 others. It was not clear whether Tesla's Autopilot was active. G7 said Tesla's initial inquiry found no malfunction but that the car appeared to accelerate when the driver tried to brake. The company said it would pay affected drivers' lost wages while a police investigation continues.

Company involved
G7
AI system involved
Tesla Model 3

7 source articles · read the reporting →

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